Insights on mental health & wellbeing
Articles from Dr. Jyotika Kanwar on anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and everyday mental wellness.
When Should You See a Psychiatrist? Signs It's Time to Get Help
Not sure if what you're feeling is bad enough for a psychiatrist? Here are the signs worth taking seriously, and why you don't need to wait for a crisis.
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Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Why You Shouldn't Try to Tell the Difference Alone
Panic attacks and heart attacks share overlapping symptoms. Here's why that overlap matters, and why the safest response to chest pain is the same either way.
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Psychiatric Medication: Common Myths, and What's Actually True
Fears about psychiatric medication, addiction, permanence, personality change, often don't hold up. Here's what's actually true, myth by myth.
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Depression or Just Sadness? How to Actually Tell the Difference
Sadness fades. Clinical depression persists and pulls away interest in things you'd normally enjoy. Here's the real distinction, and when to seek help.
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Understanding Trauma and PTSD: Signs, Myths, and How Treatment Actually Works
Trauma isn't defined by how an event looks from the outside. Here's what actually counts, the subtle signs people miss, and how treatment really works.
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Anxiety or Just Stress? How to Actually Tell the Difference
Stress and anxiety share symptoms, but they're not the same thing. Here's the real distinction, and when persistent worry is worth evaluating.
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Adult ADHD in India: Why It's Often Missed, and What Evaluation Actually Involves
Adult ADHD rarely looks like the childhood stereotype. Here's why it's frequently missed, what it actually looks like, and how a real evaluation works.
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Social Media and Mental Health: What It's Actually Doing to Young People in India
Social media isn't inherently harmful, but comparison-heavy scrolling measurably affects mood and sleep. Here's what actually matters, and what helps.
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Psychiatrist Consultation Fees in Delhi: What You Can Expect to Pay
Psychiatrist fees in Delhi range from under ₹300 to ₹3,000+. Here's what actually drives the difference, and why a higher price doesn't mean better care.
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How to Find a Good Psychiatrist in India: What Actually Matters
Not sure how to choose between a long list of psychiatrist profiles? Here's what genuinely matters, credentials, registration, and fit, before you book.
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Postpartum Depression: What It Actually Feels Like, and Why It's Not Just 'Baby Blues'
Feeling low, disconnected, or overwhelmed after having a baby is common, but there's a real difference between adjusting to a hard new normal and postpartum depression. Here's how to tell them apart.
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What Actually Happens in Your First Online Psychiatry Consultation
Nervous about booking your first appointment? Here's exactly what happens, step by step, so there aren't any surprises.
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